The Public
2019, English. Directed by Emilio Estevez.
Every story matters.
An act of civil disobedience turns into a standoff with police when homeless people in Cincinnati take over the public library to seek shelter from the bitter cold.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 90 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Emilio EstevezDirector
- Alec BaldwinDetective Bill Ramstead
- Taylor SchillingAngela
- Emilio EstevezStuart
- Jena MaloneMyra
- Christian SlaterJosh Davis
- Jacob VargasErnesto Ramirez
- Gabrielle UnionRebecca Parks
- Derek PolenWilliam Larsen
- Michael Kenneth WilliamsJackson
- Jeffrey WrightAnderson
- RhymefestBig George (as Che Rhymefest Smith)
- Ki Hong LeeChip
Details
- Released
- 5 April 2019
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Emilio Estevez
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The Public: quick answers
Is The Public worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 90 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Public?
The Public runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does The Public have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Public. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Public suitable for kids?
The Public is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like The Public?
If you liked The Public, try The House on Carroll Street, The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, The Spy Who Came In from the Cold.
Who directed The Public?
The Public (2019) was directed by Emilio Estevez and stars Alec Baldwin, Taylor Schilling, Emilio Estevez.